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Monday, May 23, 2011

Birthdays, Baccalaureates, and Baptisms

Two weekends ago was a busy weekend. As was this past weekend. Post on this past one to come after.

The 14th was my mom's 50th birthday. We surprised her with a dinner party at Ruth's Chris. It was a wonderful night filled with lots of laughs, good food and drinks, and wonderful company.


{kyle and i before dinner}


{dinner table full of gifts and looming cloud of black balloons}


{surprise!}


{in shock}


{gag gift granny panties...too funny!}


{excited to blow out her birthday candles}


{the fam: mccarty's and mcshan's}

The next was my little brother's baccalaureate service in preparation for his high school graduation. Scary thought...

It was held at Grace Evan in Germantown and was a beautiful service.


{the graduate-to-be}


{to take a picture with him is like pulling teeth, he hates it}


{proud parents}

Later that afternoon (after the Grizzlies ended their playoff run), I headed to watch several friends be baptized. What an incredible thing to witness!


{the baptism-ees}


{tawny}


{ari}


{lee}


{bryson}


{katie and her husband brooks baptizing her-talk about tear-jerker}


{my sweet friend lee and i}


{washed by the water}

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Grizz Win!

GAME 6 GOES TO THE GRIZZ!!!

Only series to make it to game 7 so far....

Sunday, May 8, 2011

What A Week...

This has been one of those looooooong weeks that by Tuesday you were wishing it were Friday!

Our computers were down at work for two days, and as silly as it sounds, we literally cannot do any work other than work on our patients when that happens. So we spent many hours catching up on our documentation. Makes for one tired and not so happy physical therapist.

I spent last week staying at Mom and Mike's to keep my little brother while they were away on a trip. Thursday morning, Kyle called me to let me know that Jake, our 5-month old English setter, had a new friend...

This sweet little face wandered up to our front door with no collar or tag:


I have posted signs throughout our neighborhood and called the humane society, but no one has claimed her yet. We are sure what type of dog she is, but it looks like she has somewhat of a beagle and terrier type face and huge paws. She is little right now but I have a feeling she is going to be a sturdy girl!

If anyone in the High Point area is looking for a lost pup, let me know. We also are not planning on keeping her, BUT I am not very keen on the thought of dropping her at a shelter. She is too pretty and sweet for that. I haven't named her for fear of attachment, so I have been calling her "little girl" and she is beginning to respond to it, which does not help at all with my heart melting over her.


Saturday morning, I was incredibly productive! All laundry and bills paid before noon! Rather impressed with myself :) I did not even attempt to clean with two puppies running around...

Saturday afternoon, my brother, Kyle, and I headed to Round 2 Game 3 of the playoffs. I am so proud of the Grizz and so grateful that we have been able to attend most of the playoff games. It's exciting to see the team work together for a common goal!

The stadium was a white-out with yellow "growl-towels."


And after a 15 point deficit, the Grizz came back in overtime to clench Game 3!


After the game we saw Westbrook (a player for OKC Thunder) who denied my little brother an autograph. Not cool.


My brother was able to get an autograph and a very blurry picture (by way of my husband) from one of the other players. I have no idea who it was.


And then on our way home from the game, Marc Gasol pulled up next to us and we (and by we, I mean Kyle and my brother-I was too star struck I think) chatted with him. He had a very pretty girl in the seat next to him. Of course, right... I kindly let him pull in front of us and then in true creeper mode, I snapped a picture of his ride...


And now today we celebrate Mother's Day. With Kyle's parents in East Tennessee and my mom away on a trip, it's just the two of us. And our two kiddos, I mean pups...


Though we both desire to be parents one day, Jake is our little one for now. And with Kyle's help, he gifted me with this sweet and funny mother's day card.


He signed it and all!


I love some encouragement :)


Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there! What a blessing it is to be given the responsibility of stewarding a child's life well. I pray that God will bless me in the same way some day!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Delivery from God via FedEx

Praise God!!! One prayer answered, several continuing to be answered! More detailed update on preparation for El Salvador to come later today...



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Thursday, April 28, 2011

El Salvador Update


Exactly one month until I leave for El Salvador!!!

To keep everyone posted on the progress in fundraising for El Salvador, here's a quick little update...

*I spoke with the company who is expediting my passport...Apparently, it took a whole week for my packet to get there. They told me that 10 days from this past Monday, it should be ready. So we are looking at them sending my passport back to be on Thursday. Please pray that this would happen, and happen quickly.

*So far, as I know of, I have only been able to raise $350, which I am so grateful for! My airfare is booked, $970, and my balance left that I owe to GHO (Global Health Outreach) is $1200. For a grand total of $2170 left to cover. If you or anyone you know would like to bless me with a financial donation that will only bless others, please email me at courtneywmcshan@gmail.com to learn how.

*I think the trip is still in need of some dentists, a pharmacist, and possibly a few doctors. If any of you professionals out there are interested in a last minute mission trip, let me know! I trust that God is providing the means for me to go, and He will for you too if He is leading you to go.

And just a little more info on the trip:

We expect to see 2000-2500 people that week with a team of approximately 30 physicians, dentists, eye doctors, pharmacists, physical therapists, and students. Our chief goal however, is not just to be the hands and feet of Christ in relieving suffering and bringing physical healing. We also want to bring spiritual healing by introducing hundreds of people to a new life in Christ Jesus! We will be working closely with a very evangelistic local church ministry to bring the gospel to thousands!

Please let me know if I can answer any questions you may have concerning the trip, how to in
vest financially or prayerfully, or anything else!!!!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

One more thing...

We were on tv! As I was texting friend Kayla on where to look for us, just in case.. She saw us! As I was texting her haha... At least I wasn't doing something gross like picking my nose :)






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believe.memphis.

If you have read this blog at all, you know and understand my love for the Grizzlies. Since moving to Memphis from Vancouver, the Grizzlies have not experienced a playoff win. In franchise history.

Last Sunday, they changed all this after winning Game 1 against the Spurs. They lost Game 2 while playing in San Antonio. But I had a pretty good feeling that once they were back home, Game 3 would solidify a nice win.

We are very lucky that we are able to go to games and other events in my stepdad's company's box. Spoiled is probably a better word.

Tonight was a PERFECT night!!!! Here are some pictures in preparation of the game and in celebration of a Game 3 WIN!!!!!!!



{self timer action in our living room, pregame}


{more self timer action}


{my man Rudy on the playoff tickets. sadly he isn't playing due to a separated shoulder}


{chairbacks adorned with growl towels}


{jerry "the king" lawler in his grizz gear-totally unnecessary}


{sweet little 7 year old st. jude patient sang the national anthem-so sweet}


{grizz win!}


{memphis believes}


{the mcshans believe}

And below is a little video of the last 30 seconds or so of the game...Everyone went nuts, including me. I now have a deeper voice than my husband due to all the yelling I did.